Small is beautiful at Crushpad, a custom-crush facility that has opened a visitors center and tasting room where you can try – and buy – microboutique wines from more than 50 of California’s top vineyards. It’s just a few blocks off the northeast corner of the Sonoma square, on the Sebastiani Winery grounds.

Since its 2004 opening in San Francisco, Crushpad has been helping clients around the world make custom-designed wines in 25-case lots, offering as much or as little hand-holding as needed. Read more

French toast is a Sunday morning classic, in part because it’s a crowd-pleaser, but also because it’s quick, unfussy, and made with ingredients you likely have on hand. Just grab some fresh bread, slice it into thick pieces, soak it in a mixture of milk and eggs, and fry it until golden. Simple as that sounds, there are still a few pointers to keep in mind, like choosing the right bread and using the correct proportion of milk to eggs.

Perfect pairings for fall favorites There’s a chill in the air. And the lighter, brighter foods of summer (salads, summer veggies, grilled chicken) are giving way to the heavier and more intense foods of fall (earthy vegetables, soups and stews, roasts and braises). You might even be starting to crave Thanksgiving dinner. Read more

There’s nothing like waking up in Wine Country, with the promise of a perfect day ahead. So, why not indulge in an amazing breakfast? Whether you like to ease into the day with coffee and a fresh-baked scone, or you’re up for a three-course brunch, here are the spots to start your day off right. Read more

Cranberries, brussels sprouts, and sweet potatoes. It just wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without these classic ingredients. But there are excellent reasons to eat them on other days, too: They’re delicious, they’re easy to cook, and each happens to be a nutritional superstar. Turn the page for great recipes and ideas, a market shopping guide, and more on why eating each of these Thanksgiving superfoods can be so good for you.

Not only is the egg the world’s most perfect food, it’s also one of the most economical ways to add protein and luscious richness to all kinds of dishes. And we can’t think of anything more sunny and inviting than an egg, poached or fried, sitting atop our favorite pasta, pizza, or salad. Take a crack at this fun new trend with the three inventive recipes that follow.